Middle East & North Africa

The giant order for Rafale fighter jets for the UAE heads the TATV Newsround programme this week as Jon Lake explains how the signals were all there at the Dubai Airshow and what this latest contract means for French-UAE relations … as well as the prospects for the delayed F-35 purchase.

Flydubai and Pakistan International Airlines have signed a new interline agreement which will provide passengers with greater options for travel between Pakistan and the UAE.

EgyptAir Training Academy has recently acquired a new international accreditation from ICAO Regional Center in the field of Aviation Security Training.

Emirates airline yesterday welcomed the Costa Rican Head of State, President Carlos Alvarado Quesada at Expo 2020 Dubai.

Ryanair has cancelled all flights to Morocco through February 1, 2022.

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced performance accomplishments for its next-generation Gulfstream G500 and Gulfstream G600.

Etihad Guest has introduced a series of sustainability-focused initiatives to reward members for making ‘green’ choices.

Etihad Airways and ITA Airways, the national carrier of Italy, have signed a codeshare agreement connecting the networks of the two airlines.

In the finale of its UAE 50th Anniversary celebrations, Etihad Airways has launched the third and final video in its ‘Hosting the World’ campaign, celebrating the UAE’s fashion scene.

Oman Air has been awarded a Five-Star rating in the Major Airline category by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).

ALSIM has announced the sale of an AL250 to UTEK Flight School based in Bursa, Turkey.

Rolls-Royce’s hybrid-electric aero power and propulsion system has delivered more than a megawatt of power just weeks after going on test for the first time.

Spatial, a provider of flight crew simulators, has entered a new partnership with Kuwait Airways.

The Emirates Group is looking to provide IT professionals opportunities to join the world of aviation and travel.

Emirates has been named World Class Airline at The APEX Official Airline Ratings awards.

Oman Air has resumed direct services on its Muscat-Zurich-Muscat route.

Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation has ordered CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power its new fleet of 35 Airbus A321neo and 30 A320neo aircraft.

Qatar Airways has earned the title of ‘World Class’ airline and ‘2022 Five Star Global Airline’ at the APEX/IFSA Awards.

Etihad Airways has launched its inaugural flight to the new state-of-the-art International Terminal C at Moscow Sheremetyevo Alexander S. Pushkin International Airport (SVO).

APOC, a aircraft, engines and landing gears trading, leasing, company has appointed Pete Allwood as new vice president, business development – EMEA.

A historical contract for the acquisition of 80 Rafale F4 by the United Arab Emirates has been signed.

ExecuJet MRO Services Malaysia, that has facilities across Asia, Africa and the Middle East, is developing a purpose- built MRO facility at Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang.

Diamond Aircraft has achieved two major EASA and FAA certification milestones.

Inmarsat is celebrating the fifth anniversary of GX Aviation, its most successful passenger inflight broadband service to date.

Emirates will resume its passenger operations between Dubai and Nigeria from 5 December 2021.